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Recent death: Marvin Dale Coker, 87, of Scottville

October 30, 2023

Marvin Dale Coker, 87, of Scottville, died on Saturday, October 27, 2023. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths

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Photo feature: More fall colors

October 28, 2023

Photo feature: More fall colors Around the County Photo Feature is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief This year’s fall colors have been more vibrant than what we have seen in years. Here is a look at some more photos taken at various locations in Mason…

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Obituary: Ronald Christensen, 69, of Ludington

October 28, 2023

Obituary: Ronald Christensen, 69, of Ludington Ronald William Christensen, 69, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. Ron was born on January 22, 1954, the son of George and Grace (Rieckhoff) Christensen. In 1972, he graduated from Ludington High School. After graduation he continued his education at Ferris State College (now Ferris State University). Ron worked at Dow…

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County board to interview administrator candidates

October 27, 2023

County board to interview administrator candidates LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners will interview four candidates for the county administrator position. Current administrator Fabian Knizacky will be retiring early in 2024. Selected to be interviewed are Timothy Dolehanty, current Oegnaw County administrator, Mark Justin, former Gladwin County administrator, Jason Schlicht, DTE Energy gas operations supervisor, and Kaitlyn Szczypka,…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 27, 2023

October 27, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 27, 2023 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer. LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Brandon Lee Whitsell, 38; failure to pay child support; arrested August 1, 2016 by court officials; arraigned Oct. 25; probable cause hearing: Nov. 8; bail: $5,000 cash. -Kaine Alexander Linstrom, 28; interfering with…

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